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Sanke Family History

Sanke Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sankey, Hanke, Sante, Sane, Sande, Tanke, Sank, Ranke, Wanke, Stanke

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Where is the Sanke family from?

You can see how Sanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sanke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sanke families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sanke's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sanke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sanke. 40% of Sanke men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Sanke women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sanke were Carpenter and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Sanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 747 census records available for the last name Sanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 220 immigration records available for the last name Sanke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Sanke. For the veterans among your Sanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sanke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sanke in 1962 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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